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Travel Destination Guide - Lake District
Lake District (Cumbria, England) 
Lake District Information
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Often referred to as England's most beautiful corner, the Lake District National Park is an inspiring area of natural beauty that offers an enormous range of relaxing and rejuvenating experiences.
With breathtaking mountains and sparkling lakes, the park's unsurpassed scenery has inspired the works of many writers and poets, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
In addition to exploring its literary heritage, try out some of the best walking and climbing routes that England can offer, or choose from a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities and attractions. Bring the family - there's plenty to do for all ages.
Relax in high quality accommodation. From cosy village bed and breakfast accommodation to opulent country house hotels with superb lake views, you'll be thoroughly spoilt for choice.
When you feel peckish you'll find an excellent choice of inns, hotels and award-winning restaurants. The Lake District is also renowned for its superb local produce.
Sample some of the local hams, cheeses and beers or try some Kendal Mint Cake or traditional Grasmere Gingerbread.
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Popular Attractions include:
Windermere Lake Cruises
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
Cars of the Stars Museum
Ullswater Steamers
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
Aquarium of the Lakes
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum
The Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole
Events
January: Ambleside Daffodil and Spring Flower Show (Ambleside)
February: Keswick Film Festival (Keswick)
March: Ulverston Walking Festival (Ulverston)
April: Classic Commercial Vehicle Rally (Kirkby Stephen)
May: Cumbrian Food Festival (Countywide)
June: Holker Garden Festival (Cark-in-Cartmel)
July: Maryport Blues Festival (Maryport)
August: Grasmere Sports (Grasmere)
September: Westmorland County Show (Crooklands)
October: Wasdale Head Show (Wasdale)
November: Kendal Mountain Film Festival (Kendal)
December: Carlisle Capital of Christmas Celebrations (Carlisle)
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Population: 50.663.700
Languages: English, Welsh, Scots Gaelic
Currency: British pound Currency code: GBP
Local Times:
U.K. - England - London
Country Dialling Code: +44
Voltage: 230V 50Hz
Electrical plugs:
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Visit England and discover a country of great contrast and diversity both in the places you go to and in the people you meet. All the regions of England are within easy reach of the exciting capital city, London, famed for first class culture, fascinating history and pageantry, its world-class restaurants and theatre.
From Stonehenge and Tower Bridge to Eton and Oxford, England is loaded with cherished icons of a past era. But it also does modernity with a confidence and panache left over from its days in the never-setting sun. Fashion, fine dining, clubbing, shopping - England rates with the world\'s best. |
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Lake District Travel Awards
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